The good:
-Car has a solid underbody, no severe rust or holes
-Vinyl sport seats which are flawless except for 1 small spot on the driver seat bolster.
-All of the electronics work
-It has keyless entry
-Rockers are mint
-Has the subframe out of a 95 318ti
-Pretty much everything works
-All the usual rot spots don't exist except for the exception of the to be mentioned

The Bad:
-The front fenders have the dreaded e30 rot BUT it's not into the actual structure of the car, it's just on the fenders. Easily replaceable
-1 inch by 1 inch rust spot on the back under the tail light
-The driver side door was hit and dented, it was pushed out but is still visable from up close.
-The steering rack took a shit and needs replacement
-It needs a muffler which by the time someone comes to actually look at it, it will probably have.
-Needs front shocks.
- The paint is faded, it needs a good polishing, I did the trunk and it came out pretty well.

Overall the car is good, it needs some TLC but has lots of potential. I'm selling it because I don't have the time or money for it, I put countless hours into this car, more then I care to think of. It's not the cleanest swap, but it's done pretty well in my opinion just needs some love. The car does move pretty quickly though, people are surprised at it.

Pictures:

http://i44.tinypic.com/2iu7s6x.jpg
The car needs the wiring cover put on, I haven't gotten around to it.

http://i43.tinypic.com/am4mmp.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2kegqo.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/10h6hw4.jpg

I'm looking for $3500 OBO. I'll take any offer into consideration, I know it seems a little high, I don't even know what swapped cars go for, I just added everything up and came up with a number. I'll also trades into consideration, E36's or a Sport bike, preferably CBR, R6, GSXR. I know it's a long shot but might as well try, I might be able to throw in cash given the offer.

Ceeker

03-30-2009, 10:35 PM

Wow! lots changed over 1 hour.!!! :-)

SamE30e

03-30-2009, 10:50 PM

I was thinking about it all day. I'm on the fence still but I need the money.

You can attest to it's quickness lol

everlast

03-30-2009, 11:11 PM

What?! After all your hard work? :) G/L with the sale, I'm sure its fast; I know it looks great!

Nick_V

03-30-2009, 11:23 PM

You're cleaning house! Think twice! Damn I miss my old 318is.

SamE30e

03-30-2009, 11:36 PM

It's a feeler. I need the cash for school

richie_s999

03-31-2009, 01:00 AM

WOW after all your work....but your selling it for school money which is respectful, your heads in the right place to pay for school, but wow thats alot of work you put in to sell it already! Bring it to the Durham meet this weekend so people can see it b4 you sell it, someone might see it there and like it and grab it.

dgmorr

03-31-2009, 12:54 PM

So if someone were to bring $3k to your door...would it still be a feeler?

SamE30e

03-31-2009, 01:52 PM

If someone brought 3K to my door i'd have a hard time saying no but it's a possibility.

laziemofo

03-31-2009, 02:02 PM

thats a real nice car....bump for you!

b-dawgGTA

03-31-2009, 08:41 PM

was the engine rebuilt before being swapped?

SamE30e

03-31-2009, 10:22 PM

No, it has somewhere between 100-200k on the engine. I did the valve cover, intake manifold and oil pan gaskets.

SamE30e

04-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Hey guys, I've come to the conclusion that I can't keep the car anymore due to financial reasons. If someone gives me a serious reasonable offer they can have the car.

PM me if you're interested.

theblue

04-07-2009, 05:20 PM

wow, this is a great deal, it's cheaper than what I just paid for a similar car.

SamE30e

04-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Hint, I'll probably let it for for around 3000 if someone acts quick.

SamE30e

04-07-2009, 05:53 PM

http://i42.tinypic.com/rh8g9l.jpg

86coupe30

04-07-2009, 06:13 PM

is there something wrong that needs to be adressed other then mentioned ?

SamE30e

04-07-2009, 06:24 PM

Not that I know of, just the steering rack and front shocks. Steering rack doesn't necessarily need to be replaced if you just want to loop it.